A contaminated water supply in Indore has led to at least eight deaths and the hospitalisation of over 149 people. The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered a probe, suspended officials for negligence, launched mass screenings, and announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for each victim’s family.

In a shocking case, an Air India pilot was detained in Canada’s Vancouver over intoxicated allegations. As per reports, he smelled of alcohol before boarding a flight, which he was scheduled to operate to Delhi, via Austria’s Vienna.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir were placed on high alert on New Year’s Day following intelligence inputs on possible terror activity. Multi-layered security, vehicle checks, search operations near the LoC and additional deployment amid rising tourist footfall aim to prevent any disruption.